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APPENDIX C

HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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EPA WORK ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 37.2LB8 EPA CONTRACT NUMBER: 68-01-7250 EBASCO SERVICES INCORPORATED

HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION

AND FEASIBILITY STUDY

PHASE II VINELAND CHEMICAL COMPANY SITE

VINELAND, NEW JERSEY

NOVEMBER, 1986

Prepared by:

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Approved by: Q Bruce Groves Company Health & Safety Supervisor Ebasco Services Incorporated

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Pa9e

I Approvals j II General . Ill Health and Safety Personnel « IV Site History and Physical Description 6 V Site-Related Incidents, Actions, Ccnplaints 10

Waste Description ^ VI VII Hazard Assessment VIII Training IX X

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14 Zones, Protection, Ccmrrunications Monitoring Procedures ** Safety consideration for Site Operations Decontamination Procedures 2J Additional Work Practices 24

XIV Disposal Procedures 2t XV Emergency/Contingency Procedures ^

Authorizations ~ Medical Data Sheet Field Team Review J

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SECTION I: APPROVALS

By. their signature, following, the undersigned certify that this Health and Safety Plan will be utilized for the protection of the health and safety of workers during the Vineland Chemical Site Phase II.

Health and Safety Officer LIAM HORGAN

Site Manager WILLIAM COLVIN

Health and Safety Supervisor BRUCE GROVES

REM III Health & Safety Manager JOHN JANOUS Regional Manager Region II DEV SACHDEV, Ph.D., P.E.

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SECTION II: GENERAL

2.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

This plan has been prepared Health and Safety Plan. It associated with the Phase II Chemical Site and will be

in conformance with the REM III addresses all those activities site operations of the Vineland

-- implemented during site work. Compliance with this Health and Safety Plan** is required of all workers and third parties who enter this site. SITE VINELAND CHEMICAL

PLAN DATE AUGUST 1986

SCOPE OF WORK Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study, Vineland Chemical Site - Blackwater Branch Maurice River - Union Lake -Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater

Maurice River Cove; River, Lake and

SITE MANAGER

W. Colvin (201) 460-6509

Name Work Phone

2.2 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Vineland Police Dept. Vineland Fire Dept NJ State Police Vineland Ambulance Newcomb Hospital Millville Hospital Town Administration •Cumberland Co. Emergency Management EPA National Response Center Poison Control,Center U.S. EPA Eme»|§!!hc.y Response Region II

HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

L. Horgan

(201) 460-6575

( 609) (609) (609) (609) (609) (609) (609) (609) (800) (800) (201)

696-1212 691-2480 785-0035 696-1212 691-9000 825-3500 691-3000 455-8500 424-8802 962-1253 548-8730

* The Cumberland Co. Emergency Management Agency will dispatch fire fighting and rescue services for all of Cumberland Co. except Vineland City.

** This plan is an intermediate step which addresses the specific requirements of site reconnaissance as well as generally addressing work activities. The content of the HASP may change or undergo revision based upon results of reconnaissance/survey operations or upon additional information made available when the specific work programs have been developed.

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SECTION II: GENERAL

N.J.S. DEP Hotline (609) 292-7172 Site Manager (W. Colvin) (201) 460-6509 Company H&S Supervisor - CHSS,(B. Groves) (201) 460-6255 Regional Manager (Dev Sachdev) (201) 460-6434 Field Operations Leader (R. Nowak) (201) 460-6021 REM III H&S Manager - HSM (G. Smith or J. Janous) (703) 558-7506 Community Relations Coordinator (A. Condie, ICF) (202) 862-1140

2.3 TELEPHONE ACCESS

A phone will be in the Field Operations Complex.

2.3.1 Black Water Branch Area

A phone will be in the Field Operations Complex.

2.3.2 Maurice River Area

To be identified prior to activities.

2.3.3 Union Lake Area

Union Lake Yacht Club or Wawa Food Store at intersection of Columbus Avenue and Route 47. 2.3.4 Vineland Chemical Plant Site

On-Site

A phone will be in the Field Operations Complex. Off-Site

Wawa Food Store at the intersection of Wheat Road and Route 47.

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SECTION III: HEALTH AND SAFETY PERSONNEL

3.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY PERSONNEL DESIGNATIONS

The following briefly describes the health and safety designations and general responsibilities which will be employed for the Vineland Chemical Phase II Project. These titles are identified in the REM III H&S Plan.

3.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (HSO)

The HSO has the responsibility to develop and implement this site-specific Health' and Safety Plan (HASP) in accordance with the REM III H&S Plan and H&S Program Guidelines. The HSO will execute appropriate monitoring techniques to ensure adequate protection for site personnel. The HSO will investigate all accidents and incidents occurring on this site. He will conduct safety briefings and site-specific training for on-site personnel. The HSO will accompany all EPA, OSHA, NJDEP and other governmental agency personnel visiting the REM III site in response to health and safety issues. He is responsible for modifying and/or developing new procedures, after consultation with the CHSS, when site or environmental conditions change due to natural causes or due to the conduct of site operations.

The HSO has stop-work authorization if he determines that an imminent safety hazard or potentially dangerous situation exists. Authorization to proceed with work will be verified by the CHSS. The HSO will be responsible for implementing evacuation procedures, including the shutting down appropriate equipment, removing equipment from downrange areas and coordinating necessary emergency services on-site.

3.2 COMPANY HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR (CHSS) v The CHSS has primary responsibility for ensuring that the policies and procedures of this HASP are implemented by the HSO. The^CHSS ensures that all personnel designated to work at the Vineland Chemical Phase II study area are qualified according to REM Medical Surveillance and H&S training requirements. The CHSS is responsible for providing the appropriate monitoring, safety equipment and other resources necessary in implementing the Vineland Chemical Phase II HASP.

The CHSS or his designee will be contacted immediately after a stop-work authorization is issued by the HSO. The HASP and significant changes to the HASP must be approved by the CHSS. The CHSS has the authority to resolve outstanding H&S issues that arise during site -operations.

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3.3 HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER (HSM)

The HSM at the REM III Zone Program Management Office (ZPMO) reviews and approves the HASP and significant changes to the HASP. The HSM approves all personnel designated to obtain medical examinations and to participate in H&S training under the REM III program. The HSM has final authority to resolve outstanding H&S issues that are not resolved at the CHSS level.

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SECTION IV: SITE HISTORY AND PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

4.1 LOCATION

The. Vineland Chemical plant is located on Wheat Road in Vineland, Cumberland County, N.J. The plant is adjacent to the Blackwater Branch which is a tributary of the Maurice River. From this confluence the Maurice River continues south for approximately five (5) miles until it reaches the man-made impoundment of Union Lake. From Union Lake, the Maurice River continues south for approximately fifteen (15) miles until it reaches the Maurice River Cove which is located on the eastern edge of the Delaware Bay. A site location map and site layout map are presented in Figures 1 and 2, respectively.

4.2 DESCRIPTION

The Vineland Chemical Phase II study area encompasses approximately twenty-five (25) square miles of river and swamp land on the southern fringe of the Pine Barrens. The area is predominately coniferous forest with sandy soils. The Blackwater Branch is a medium size tributary of the Maurice River. Several beaver dams and ponds are located on this branch. The water is darkish brown-black, which is consistent with the area. Above Union Lake the Maurice River is a medium size river which is stocked with trout and has several recreational facilities in addition to a sewage treatment plant along its banks. Varied flora and fauna were observed in and around the river, with no apparent signs of environmental stress. Union Lake is a man-made impoundment of the Maurice River. A dam and recreational area are located on the southern end of the lake. Swimming and boating/fishing facilities are present. From the Union Lake outflow the Maurice River widens and deepens and takes on the characteristics of a coastal estuary. A reconnaissance of this segment has not yet been performed.

4.3 HISTORY

Since the'1950's Vineland Chemical has manufactured arsenical herbicides at the facility on Blackwater Branch. Past practice of storing arsenic in piles on the ground has resulted in the off-site spread of contamination. USEPA Region II has < investigated the adjacent waterways and has found "significant" z levels of arsenic in the sediment and surface water for a distance of 25 miles downstream. In order to confirm and refine ° the previous sampling results, a program is currently being M undertaken by USEPA Region II. o

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4.4 Objective

The objective of the Phase II investigation is to confirm previous sampling results and collect additional data for:

A) The ViChem Plant Site

B) The Maurice River above the old dam at Union Lake C) Union Lake

D) The Maurice River below the existing dam at Union Lake E) The Maurice River Cove on the Delaware Bay

The investigation is expected to include:

A) Surface Soil Sediment and Water Sample Collection (i.e., Stream & Lake Sediment and Water Sampling)

B) Subsurface Soil and Water Sample Collection (i.e. Borings and Well installation).

C) Biological Tissue Samples.

D) Limited Particulate Evaluation for Occupational Health and Safety.

The objective of this HASP is to provide planning and guidance to assure safe work procedures and elimination of worker exposure during Phase II.

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SECTION V: SITE RELATED INCIDENTS, ACTIONS, COMPLAINTS

5.0 GENERAL . Below is a review of some of the incidents, actions, or spills' that have occurred at the site. This information reflects only the information available or selected for incorporation in this Draft HASP during its development. During the Phase I investigation Ebasco personnel had many unsolicited conversations with local residents. In general, information pertinent to Phase II investigation is as follows:

o It is reported that some local residents on Wheat Road have been compensated by ViChem for damage to their trees and shrubs. However examination of these trees showed healthy new growth. In addition residents of Wheat Road (i.e. Ray De Chino 1618 Wheat Road) believe ViChem has contaminated their wells. Laboratory analysis (by Weston) has shown chloroform and bromide to be present in 2 out of the 3 wells tested.

o It is reported that many of the local wells have been closed due to contamination by local industrial and agricultural activities.

o It has been alledged (by Dr. Flickinger, Commodore of Union Lake Yacht Club) that the Parvin Branch Sewage Plant may have contaminated the Maurice River and Union Lake with cadmium.

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SECTION VI: WASTE DESCRIPTION

6.0 GENERAL

While many raw materials were used to produce pesticides at Vineland Chemical, only arsenic has been documented as an off-site contaminant. However, other contaminants and sources are alleged to be present in the area. It is believed that these contaminants are present at very low levels and do not present an imminent hazard to site operations personnel conducting the investigation.

The plant site, however, may contain a variety of contaminants at varying concentrations. In addition, field analysis for arsenic will produce arsine gas. Therefore waste types will be divided into on-site, off-site and generated waste types.

6.1 WASTE TYPES

A tentative list of substances and characteristics are presented below for information purposes only. At this time the complete identification and characteristics of all off-site and on-site contaminants is unknown. As additional information becomes available the listing described below will be updated. The compounds identified are those either confirmed or suspected as being present. The information contained here was taken from the NIOSH/OSHA Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards and/or HAZARDLINE computer data base.

(1) CERCLA Hazard Rating Definitions*

Substance* Toxicity Ignitability Reactivity Persistence On-Site Substances

Arsenic Bromine

Moderate Moderate

Off-site Substances Arsenic Cadmium

Moderate Moderate

6.2 WASTE TYPES:

6.3 CHARACTERISTICS:

Stable Low

Stable Stable

Liquid Solid

Semi-Solid

Corrosive Flammable Reactive Toxic

Stable Highly

Stable Stable

Sludge Gas

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6.4 CONTAINMENT: Drum Lagoon X " Tank Lake X

Vat stream & Lake Sediments __x Pipe

6.5 OTHER WASTE DESCRIPTION As previously mentioned, local residents complained of contamination of ground and surface water by and agriculture. At least one sewage treatment plant is knov.n to discharge to the Maurice River producing additional potential biological and chemical contaminants. It is impractical to try to assess all the contaminants whlc^ could potentially be in the environment. Therefore, individual operations and location will be carefully evaluated by the HSO to assure adequate levels of protection in light of the concentration encountered.

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SECTION VII: HAZARD ASSESSMENT

The known contaminants located in the Maurice River, Maurice River Cove, and Union Lake areas of the Vineland Chemical Phase II study area is arsenic. This metal poses a potential health hazard as referenced in NIOSH/OSHA Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards. The routes of exposure most likely to yield a health effect" to any workers is inhalation, ingestion and skin adsorption.

The likelihood of inhalation occurring is low due to sediment conditions. The sediments are saturated and unlikely to produce airborne contaminated particulates. The use of a direct reading particulate instrument (piezobalance) may be used, if site conditions change or site operations cause significant increase in particulate emissions.

A moderate potential for ingestion of arsenic contaminated soil is present unless proper contamination avoidance and personal hygiene procedures are implemented.

A high potential for skin adsorption is present during sample collection if organic arsenic compounds are present. However, dermal contact can be adequately handled through the use of contamination avoidance, personnel protection and decontamination procedures.

Typically arsine gas is generated in metal pickling operations, metal drossing operations or in operations and environments where inorganic arsenic compounds can come in contact with recently formed, nascent, hydrogen. The potential for formation of arsine in the environment at the Vineland plant and site location is very remote due to the low concentrations of arsenic and the lack of a source of hydrogen. While many other chemicals may be present at the site, the safety precaution for arsenic are applicable.

Other hazards are associated with collection of samples. Operation in; a boat may present hazards to the workers. In addition, since several sample locations are situated at points where roads cross the rivers, traffic safety consideration must be incorporated. Safety considerations for each of these operations is addressed in Section XI. <

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SECTION VIII: TRAINING

8.1 BASIC H&S TRAINING

All personnel operating at a REM III site are required to participate in a Basic Hazardous Waste H&S Training course, which must be completed before personnel are qulified to work at a site. The required training must be equivalent to the REM III 3-day H&S training. Certain job classifications, such as surveyors, may substitute a one (1) day course for the 3 day course. Such substitution must be approved, in advance, by the REM III HSM. 8.2 SITE H&S TRAINING The HSO will conduct site H&S training covering all the manor items found in this HASP and other areas related to H&S at the Vineland sites. All personnel are required to participate in this training on the first day they report to a REM III site. At this training session each person will sign for and receive a copy of this HASP.

8.3 SAFETY BRIEFINGS

Project personnel will be given briefings by the HSO as needed to further assist site personnel in conducting their activities safely. A briefing will be provided when changes in work practices are implemented.

8.4 FIRST AID AND CPR

The Ebasco Health and Safety Supervisor will identify those individuals having or requiring this training. It is expected that a selected number of field workers will have First Aid training and several members of the field team will have CPR training. These courses will be consistent with the requirements of the American Red Cross.

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SECTION IX: ZONES, PROTECTION, COMMUNICATIONS

9.1 . SITE ZONATION The study area has sample locations which are spread over significant distances and present individual hazards. The sample locations will, therefore, be considered as an Exclusion Zone which will be assessed on an individual basis. A Mobile Support Zone will be located as close as possible to the Exclusion Zone during sampling operations. The Support Zone will contain all necessary support facilities and will also provide for team communications and emergency response. Provision for personnel hygiene and other facilties will be located here.

Identified on-site high contamination areas, and sample locations are to be designated as exclusion zones. A permanent support zone will be designated by the site HSO. The Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ) will be located at the perimeter of the Exclusion Zone. In the case of lake samples the contamination reduction zone shall be established at the shore line where the boat is put in and taken out of the water. A CRZ will be established between the Exclusion Zone and the Support Zone. The CRZ will contain the contamination reduction corridor (CRC) and will provide for necessary personnel and portable equipment decontamination. The CRZ will also contain certain safety equipment such as emergency eyewash, fire extinguisher, stretcher, first aid or other appropriate equipment. The CRZ is considered a transition area between contaminated and non-contaminated areas and is expected to contain a minimal amount of equipment for disposal and/or wipedown of potentially contaminated equipment. A log of all persons affiliated with the investigation will be maintained by the H&s Officer, Field Operations Leader or designee.

9.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

9.2.1 Gerferal The level of protection to be worn by field personnel will be defined and controlled by the HSO. Basic levels of protection for general operations are provided below and are defined in this Section. These levels may change, however, depending on results of site reconnaissance or other additional information. Changes to the protection levels beyond those listed in this HASP must be approved by the CHSS and HSM.

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9.2.2 Initial Levels of Protection

An on-site Health and Safety Reconnaissance of the Vineland Cnemical facility was performed, on June 30, 1986.

The field team was equipped with a PID and ' wearing level D protection.

It should be noted that this Health and Safety Plan (HASP) provides for altering the level of protection when further information is gathered and after consultation with the CHSS.

9.2.3 Operating Levels of Protection

Monitoring* by the H&S Officer will be performed to determine the appropriate level of protection for those operations listed below that have more than one level of protection indicated.

Task Preliminary Levels of Protection

Respiratory Clothing H&S Reconnaissance D/C D Sampling Reconnaissance D/C D Surveying Operations D D Soil Sampling D/C C Surface Water Sampling D D/C Drilling D/C C/B Decontamination (CRC) D C Decontamination of Heavy Equipment C C/B Decontamination of Sampling Equipment D/C C General Clean Area Work D D

9.2.4 Personnel Protective Equipment

The following generally describes the equipment that comprises the various- levels of protection indicated. For specific site conditions or work tasks modifications or alterations for each of these levels may be necessary. These minor changes will be implemented by the H&S Officer as necessary.

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For Tasks requiring Level C Protection or in the event of upgrading:

o Full face air-purifying respirator with appropriate cartridge;

o Chemical protective suit (e.g., Saran or polycoated TYVEK);

o Gloves, inner (surgical type); o Gloves, outer (chemical protective); o Boots (chemical protective), steel toe; o Booties, (optional); o Hard hat (optional); and o 2-way radio (intrinsically safe); o Life Preservers for those tasks at appropriate water

ways ; o Reflection vest for work along roadways.

For Tasks requiring Level D Protection:

o Air purifying respirator (available); o Coveralls; o Gloves (chemical resistant); o Boots/shoes (safety); o Booties (optional); and o Hard hat with eye protection (optional). o Life Preservers for those tasks requiring water action o Reflection vest for work along roadways

9.2.5 Safety Equipment

Basic emergency and.first aid equipment will be available at the Mobile Support Zone. Equipment will include, communications (walkie- talkies, air horns), eye wash, fire extinguishers, stretchers, first aid kit, Life Preservers for visitors and protective vests and other safety-related equipment, as appropriate.

Emergency information will be prominently displayed in the Mobile Support Zone. Decontamination equipment and supplies will be located in the contamination reduction corridor. Other safety equipment will be located downrange as appropriate at strategic locations or on the downrange operating equipment such g as the boat.

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9.3 COMMUNICATIONS o Walkie-Talkies - Hand held units will be utilized by

field teams for communications between downrange operations and the command Post base-station.

o Telephones - The nearest phone will be located for each area of investigation prior to field work.

o Air horns - These will be available for use by downrange field teams and be maintained at the Support Zone for initiation of emergency evacuation procedures (see Section XIV).

o Hand signals - To be employed by downrange field teams while utilizing the buddy system.

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SECTION X: MONITORING PROCEDURES

10.1 MONITORING DURING SITE OPERATIONS

For all operations proposed, specific monitoring procedures to be employed by H&S staff will be identified and may be modified by the on-site HSO to ensure the safe conduct of site operations.

Calibration of field instruments will be performed in accordance with the Manufacturer's specification and/or described in the REM III H&S Program Guidelines. The calibrations will occur, at minimum, before each day's use and a record of the calibrations will be entered into the H&S log.

10.1.1 Reconnaissance Survey

An instrumental survey of the plant will employ a grid system. A piezobalance/HN'J/OVA will be available to identify gaseous and particulate concentration in the air as appropriate. Operations may be conducted in Level D protection as long as the dust concentration remain below 1 mg/m3 TWA and unknown organic vapors remain below 0.2 ppm above background in the breathing zone. Level C protection will be required if these levels are exceeded.

10.1.2 Sampling Operations

Gaseous ana particulate concentrations will be monitored at the discretion of the HSO during sediment sampling. Operations may be conducted in Level D protection as long as the qaseous and particulate concentrations remain below 1 mg/mJ TWA and unknown organic vapors remain below 0.2 ppm above background. Level C protection will be required if these levels are exceeded. 10.1.3 Drilling Operation

During drilling and excavation operations the gaseous and particulate concentration will be monitored as stated in Section 10.1.1 and 10.1.2. In addition drill collar concentrations above 50% LEL require immediate stop work actions. Readings above 25% LEL require continous monitoring.

10.1.4 Area and Personnel Monitoring

A reconnaissance survey will be undertaken within the ViChem * plant site to designate areas for sampling. These samples are 0 intended to address worker protection issues and are not S intended as an atmospheric quality investigation. From this survey the following samples will be taken prior to the onset of field activities.

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Particulates A) Total particulates and respirable fraction

B) Total Arsenic Compounds As Method NIOSH P&Cam Method #S309 See Attachment 1

Gases and Vapors

A) Volatile Organic Priority Pollutants Method to be provided

Area samples will be collected on two (2) 8 hour occasions. Two (2) background and four (4) on-site samples will be collected. Meteorological information will be collected prior to and during sampling for wind speed and direction, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric stability.

These samples will then be used to assure respiratory protection levels and as a base line for future personnel samples.

Personnel samples will be collected and analyzed at the direction of the CHSS. Methods duplicate those for area monitoring and are expected to involve one complete set of samples per week using a worst case scenario.

10.2 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE MONITORING

All persons operating at a REM III site must have obtained a medical physical examination within one year prior to reporting to the site. This comprehensive physical examination must be equivalent to the REM III examination as specified in the REM III H&S plan. This physical examination shall include tests to ensure that the person is qualified to wear respiratory protection.r Also a copy of the Physician's Statement and Disclosure Agreement must be sent to the Ebasco Company Health and SafetygSupervisor or his designee. Additional medical testing may be required according to exposure results and after consultation with the CHSS, HSM and Medical Consultant. The Medical Data Sheet (Section XVIII) will be completed by all on-site personnel. This form does not substitute for the medical exam requirements.

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SECTION XI: SAFETY CONSIDERATION FOR SITE OPERATIONS

11.0 GENERAL

All field sampling will be performed under the level of protection described in Section VII, and instituted by the HSO. The level of protection will be established by review of facility history, available data, and especially by the results of the Health and Safety Reconnaissance and other monitoring performed for each operation, facility or spill location. 11.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY RECONNAISSANCE

Safety considerations during the reconnaissance of any new site study areas are important since these activities will precede all other field operations. Reconnaissance will be conducted under Level D unless monitoring or sampling results indicate the need for Level C protection. The team will maintain line of sight with each other at all times and maintain communications. Monitoring will be performed as indicated in Section IX and will be used to alert the recon team if a dangerous situation exists. The monitoring will also assist in prescribing levels of protection for future site operations, designating site layout and identifying area of particular hazards, if any. 11.2 SAMPLING OPERATIONS

For lake sediment sampling operations special precautions are required. Sampling will be performed from a motorboat. The sampling crew will consist, at minimum, of two people. During typical sampling operations one person will be conducting the sampling and one person will assist. A third person will be in the Support Zone in continual radio contact with the boat. All personnel must be able to swim and be required to wear life jackets at all times, when in the boat.

For stream and river sediment sampling operations special precautions^ are required. Any mid-channel sampling will be accomplished without entering the water when possible. Chest waders andS;*safety lines will be used when appropriate. Life jackets must be available at all times and worn when directed by the HSO. In addition, since many sample locations are at the intersection of local roads and the various streams, a traffic control person shall be used as necessary. Orange vests, flags, and traffic cones shall be used to control traffic, provide a safety zone, and enhance visibility of the working crew to vehicle operators.

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SECTION XI: SAFETY CONSIDERATION FOR SITE OPERATIONS

Basic requirements are to position the utility van between the support zone and oncoming traffic, have traffic cones available if needed and to have all personnel wearing reflection vests.

11.3 DRILLING & EXCAVATING OPERATIONS

Drill rigs will be routinely inspected for safe operating conditions. All cutting material will be drummed. Personnel responsible for drilling operation will wear prescribed levels of protection as indicated by the HSO. Monitoring will be performed as indicated in Section X.

11.4 SAMPLE HANDLING

Personnel responsible for the handling of samples will wear prescribed level of protection as indicated by the HSO. Samples should be identified as to their hazard and packaged as to prevent spillage or breakage. Any unusual sample conditions should be noted. Lab personnel should be advised of sample hazard level and the potential contaminants present. This is to be accomplished when necessary by a phone call to lab coordinator and/or including a written statement with samples.

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SECTION XII: DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES

All personnel and equipment used to sample shall, upon exiting the Exclusion Zone, be subject to a thorough decontamination process. All boots and gloves will be deconned using soap ana water solution and scrub brushes. When level C protection is employed, the protective suit will be subject to a gross wash and rinse using a spray applied soap and water solution or simple removal and disposal. All respiratory protective equipment will be deconned daily through use of an approved sanitizer, when this type of protection has been utilized during any site operation.

The HSO will establish the decontamination area and direct the decontamination procedures for the site survey team.

The outside of all samples containers will be deconned ana appropriately packaged.

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SECTION XIII: ADDITIONAL WORK PRACTICES Refer to H&S Officer for specific concerns for each individual site task. Do not climb over/under drums, or other obstacles and always employ buddy system. Practice contamination avoidance, on and off-site. Plan activities ahead of t^e, caution in regard to concurrently tunning activities. Also, due to the unknown nature of waste placement at the site, extreme caution should be practiced during sampling activities. Apply immediate first aid to any and all cuts, scratches, abrasions, etc. Be alert to your own physical condition. Watch your buddy for signs of fatigue, exposure, etc. No work will be conducted in the dark and without appropriate supervision. Task safety briefings will be held prior to onset of task work. Be aware of and avoid slip-trip-fall hazards. Know your Health and Safety Plan.

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SECTION XIV: DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

All discarded materials, waste materials, or other objects will, be handled in such a way as to prevent the potential for spreading contamination, creating a sanitary hazard or causing litter to be left on-site by Ebasco personnel. All potentially contaminated materials, e.g., TYVEK suits, gloves, etc., will be double bagged or drummed as necessary and segregated for future disposal. All contaminated waste materials will be disposed of as required by the NYDEC and EPA. All non-contaminated materials will be collected and bagged for appropriate disposal as normal domestic waste.

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SECTION XV: EMERGENCY/CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES

15.1.U EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.1.1 In the event of acute personnel exposure to toxic

mater ials : SKIN CONTACT: Use copious amounts of soap and water. Wash/rinse affected area for at least 15 minutes, decon, then provide appropriate medical attention. Eyewash and emergency showers will be provided on-site at the CRZ and/or Support Zone.

INHALATION: Move to fresh air and/or, if necessary decon/transport to hospital.

INGESTION: Decon/transport to hospital. INOCULATION: Decon transport for professional medical attention at hospital. H&S Officer will provide medical data sheets to appropriate medical personnel as requested.

Hospital - Newcomb Hospital (609) 691-9000 _ Millville Hospital (609) 825-3500

Rescue Service - Cumberland Co Emergency Management (609) 455-8500, for all of Cumberland County except Vineland

^ - Vineland City (609) 696-1212.

Immediately notify the HSO or Site Manager.

15.1.2 In event of personnel injury:

Apply emergency first aid on-site as deemed necessary. Decon and transport the individual to nearest medical facility if needed. H&S Officer will supply medical data sheets to appropriate medical personnel as requested and complete accident report to H&S Manager. Hospital - Newcomb Hospital (609) 691-9000

Millville Hospital (609) 825-3500

Rescue Service - Cumberland Co Emergency Management (60$) 4$5-&$00, for all of Cumberland County except Vineland Ci ty.

- Vineland City (609) 696-1212.

Immediately notify the HSO or Site Manager.

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15.1.3 In event of a fire or explosion:

Immediate evacuation of site (air horn will sound for 15 second intervals) - Notify local fire and police department, and other appropriate emergency response groups if LEL value are above 25% in the work zone. Cumberland Co. Emergency Mgt. (609) 455-8500 Vineland Police Dept (609) 696-1212 Vineland Fire Dept (609) 691-2480

Immediately notify the CHSS and Site Manager. 15.1.4 In event of environmental incident (spread of

contamination outside HWS):

Secure spread of contamination if possible. Notify local authorities of possible evacuation of immediate area. Notify other appropriate emergency response groups if necessary.

Cumberland Co. Emergency Mgt. Vineland Police Dept EPA National Response Center U.S. EPA Emergency Response

Region 11 N.J.S. PEP Hotline

- (609) 455-8500 - (609) 696-1212 - (800) 424-8802

- (201) 548-8730 - (609) 292-7172

15.1.5 In event of adverse weather conditions

In the event of adverse weather conditions, the Health and Safety Officer will determine if work can continue. Some of the items to be considered by the H&S Officer prior to determining if work should continue are:

- Potential for heat stress Potential for cold stress and cold related injuries Treacherous weather-related working conditions Limited visibility

- Potential for electrical storms

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Directions: The health and safety officer will travel the hospital routes to verify them once inital site operations are underway. A hospital route map is provided in Figure 3.

From Vineland Chemical Plant: Travel Wheat Road east to North Delsea Drive (Route 47). Turn right onto Route 47 and proceed south to Chestnut Avenue. (North Delsea Drive becomes South Delsea Drive) after passing Route 622). Turn left onto Chestnut Avenue and travel to Howard Street (Howard Street is seven blocks after the railroad tracks). Turn left onto Howard Street and follow signs to the emergency room. The emergency room is located on Howard Street.

From Blackwater Branch of the Maurice River: Travel south on Route 55 to Route 622 (Landis Avenue). Travel east on Route 622 to Route 47 (Delsea Drive). Turn right to travel south on Route 47 (South Delsea Drive) to Chestnut Avenue. Turn left onto Chestnut Avenue and travel to Howard Street. (Howard Street is seven blocks after the railroad tracks). Turn left onto Howard Street and follow signs to the emergency room. The emergency room is located on Howard street.

From Maurice River: Travel either north or south on Route 55 to Route 622 (Landis Avenue). Travel east on Route 622 to route 47 (Delsea Drive). Turn right to travel south on Route 47 (South Delsea Drive) to Chestnut Avenue. Turn left onto Chestnut Avenue and travel to Howard Street. (Howard Street is seven blocks after the railroad tracks). Turn left onto Howard Street and follow signs to the emergency room. The emergency room is located on Howard Street.

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From Union Lake:

Travel on Lakeside until it intersects with Columbia Avenue. Turn right onto Columbia Avenue and travel to Route 607 (Sharp Street). Turn left onto Route 607 and proceed to the junction of Route 47 (South Delsea Drive). Continue north on Route 47 to Chestnut Avenue. Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue and travel to Howard Street. (Howard Street is seven blocks after the railroad tracks). Turn left onto Howard Street and follow signs to the emergency room. The emergency room is located on Howard Street.

15.2.2 Hospital Route

Millville Hospital High and Harrison Avenue Millville, NJ 08330 (609) 825-3500

Pi rections:

The health and safety officer will travel the hospital routes to verify them once initial site operations are underway. A hospital route map is provided in Figures 3A, 3B.and 3C.

From Union Lake

From Starling Street travel east to the intersection of Glenside Street. Turn right onto Glenside and proceed to the intersection of Sharp Street. Turn right onto Sharp Street ana proceed to the intersection of Harrison Avenue. Turn left onto Harrison Avenue and proceed to the intersection of High Street. The hospital is located at the intersection of Harrision and High Street. The entrance to the emergency room is on High Street. Follow the sign(s) to the emergency room. From West ofrMaurice River, South of Union Lake

Cross the 'Maurice River on Route 649 in Mauricetown. After crossing the river proceed east on Route 649 until it ends at the junction of Route 670. Continue traveling east on Route 670 to the intersection of Route 47. Turn left onto Route 47 to travel north. Proceed on Route 47 to the intersection of Main Street in Millville city. Turn left onto Main Street and proceed on Main Street to the intersection of High Street. Turn right onto High Street. The hospital is located at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and High Street. Follow signs to the emergency room.

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From East of Maurice River, South of Union

Travel north on Route 47 to Main Street in Millville City. Turn left onto Main Street and proceed to the intersection of High Street. Turn right onto High Street. The hospital is locatea at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and High Street. Follow signs to the emergency room. 15.3 Evacuation Procedures In the event of an emergency situation such as fire or explosion an air horn will be sounded for approximately 10 seconds indicating the initiation of evacuation procedures. All personnel in both the restricted and nonrestricted areas will evacuate and assemble near the Support Zone or other safe area as identified by the H&S Officer on-site. The location should be upwind of the site as determined by the wind direction. For efficient and safe site evacuation and assessment of the emergency situation, the Field Operations Leader, HSO or designee will have authority to initiate proper action if outside services are required. Under no circumstances will incoming personnel or visitors be allowed to proceed into the area once the emergency signal has been given. The H&S Officer must see that access for emergency equipment is provided, all personnel are evacuated to a safe area and that all combustion apparatus have been shutdown once the alarm has been sounded. The Field Operations Leader will call the Cumberland County Emergency Management (609) 455-8500 and coordinate with all off-site personnel and emergency services.

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FIGURE 3A

HOSPITAL ROUTE FOR MILLVILE HOSPITAL

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[ FIGURE 3B HOSPITAL ROUTE FOR MILLVILLE HOSPITAL

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FIGURE 3C HOSPITAL ROUTE FOR MILLVILLE HOSPITAL


SECTION XVI: AUTHORIZATIONS

Personnel authorized to participate in the Vineland Chemical Phase I Investigation must be certified by the Site Manager and the CHSS. Authorization will involve completion of appropriate training courses, medical examination requirements, and review of this HASP. All personnel must utilize the buddy system or trained escort, and check in with the Site Manager and the H&S Officer at the Command Post. 1. Ebasco Team Personal Authorized to Perform Work On-site:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10

2.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

G. Piehler 11. L. Horqan 12. A. Turner 13. T. Mittower 14. W. colvin 15. R. Nowak 16. D. Herrick 17.

' B. bliss j. Gabry 19. C. Purkiss 20.

Other Personnel Authorized to Enter Site:

B Groves 6. D Sachaev 7. Authorized ZPMO Personnel 8. Authorized EPA Personnel 9.

10.

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SECTION XVII: MEDICAL DATA SHEET all on-site during the

substitute for with

This brief Medical Data Sheet will be completed by personnel and will be kept in the Support Zone conduct of site operations. It is in no way a • . *. the Medical Surveillance Program requirements consistent the Ebasco Corporate Health and Safety Program for Hazardous Waste Sits. This data sheet will accompany any personnel medical assistance is required or if transport facilities is required. If more information is back of this sheet.

when to hospital

required use the

Project

Name Home Telephone

Address

Organization

Age '

Employee #

Heiaht Weight

Who to contact in case of emergency:_

Address and telephone

Allergies List medication taken regularly

Particular Sensitivities Provide a Checklist of Previous Recent Illnesses or Exposures to

Hazardous Chemicals

Name of Personal Physician Telephone

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SECTION XVIII: FIELD TEAK REVIEW I have read and reviewed the S i t e - S p e c i f i c Health and Safety Plan and understand the information contained therein and will comply. Name:

Signature:

Date: Site/Project: Vineland Chemical Company Site - RI/FS

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ATTACHMENT 1

ARSENIC & COMPOUNDS

NIOSH P & COM # 309

Sampling Data Sheet if S309

Substance:

Arsenic and Compounds (as As)

Standard:

8-hour time-weighted average: 0.5 mg/cu m

Reference: 29 CFR 1910.93

Analytical Method:

A known volume of air is drawn through a cellulose membrane filter to trap the arsenic (including arsenic compounds) present. The filter is digested with nitric and perchloric acids to destroy the filters and anv organic material. The analyte is then solubilized in a nitric acid solution, and pipetted into a graphite furnace of an atomic absorption spectrophotometer for determination of concentration. The method has been validated over the range of 0.198-0.903 mg/cu m using an 85-liter sample at 24.5eC and 743 mm Hg atmospheric temperature and pressure.

Sampling Equipment:

A calibrated personal sampling pump whose flow can be determined to an accuracy of + 57c over the range of 1.0 to 2.0 liters per minute, a 37-mm three-piece cassette filter holder and a 37-mm diameter/ 0.8.micrometer pore size, mixed cellulose ester membrane filter (MCEF) supported by a cellulose backup pad.

Sample Size:

A sample size of 90 liters is recommended. Sample at a flow rate of 1.5 liters per minute.

Sampling Procedure:

1. Assemble the filter and three-piece filter cassette and close firmly to insure that the center ring seals the edge of the filter'. Examine the holder for a good filter seal. If the cassette will not seal tightly, it should be discarded. Secure the cassette holder together with tape or shrinkable band.

2. Remove the cassette plugs and attach to the personal sampling M pump tubing. Clip the cassette to the worker's lapel. z

3. Air being sampled should not be passed through any hose or tubing 0 before entering the filter cassette.

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4. Set the flow rate as accurately as possible using the manufacturer's directions. Record the temperature and pressure of the atmosphere being sampled. If the pressure reading is not available, record the elevation. Position the middle of the rotameter ball of the personal sampling pump to the 1.5-liter per minute calibration mark as accurately as possible. Since it is possible for the filter to become plugged by heavy particulate loading or by the presence of oil mists or other liquids in the air, the pump rotameter should be observed frequently, and readjusted as needed. If the rotameter cannot be adjusted to correct a problem, terminate the sampling.

5. Cassettes containing collected samples should be firmly sealed with the plugs in both the inlets and outlets.

6. Carefully record sample identity and all relevant sample data.

7. Blank. With each batch of ten samples, submit one filter from the same lot of filters which was used for sample collection and which is subjected to exactly the same handling as the samples except that no air is drawn through it. Label this as a blank.

Shipping Instructions:

The cassettes in which the samples are collected should be shipped in a suitable container, designed to prevent damage in transit.

References

Arsenic and Compounds (as As), NIOSH Method No. S309.

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Documents

Appendix C - Health and Safety Plan · XI XII XIII 14 Zones, Protection, Ccmrrunications Monitoring Procedures ** Safety consideration for Site Operations ... Blackwater Branch is